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Commission hears support for Jim Price memorial at Lake Warren Park; commissioners to forward recommendation to council

6440874 · October 9, 2025
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Summary

A Price Memorial Committee representative urged the commission to approve a site and stone for a memorial to Jim Price at Lake Warren Park; commissioners indicated no objections and staff said the proposal will go to city council for final approval. The stone is paid for by donations held by Newcastle Trails.

Gary Campon, representing Newcastle Trails and the Price Memorial Committee, asked the Community Activities Commission to approve a proposed site and memorial stone honoring Jim Price at Lake Warren Park near the boardwalk’s west entrance.

Campon described Price as “1 of the founding members of the city of Newcastle, the greater Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, the Newcastle Arts Council, and…

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